Archos have been trying to gain more foothold in the Androidsphere. Until earlier this year, they concentrated solely on budget tablets and phones. When they released their Platinum line this year, they’re poised on taking on the higher end brands. A couple of days ago, they announced three new tablets for the line.
Posted inAndroid, Tech News
Dual-SIM Galaxy Note 3 launched
In a very expected Note (hehe), Samsung has launched a dual SIM version of their increasingly popular Galaxy Note 3 phablet. I said expected because other phones in the Galaxy line get the same treatment shortly after their release.
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares
Good News and Bad News: Plants vs Zombies 2!
Finally! After debuting in iOS a couple of months ago, and soft-launching in China for Android a couple of weeks ago, Plants vs Zombies 2 finally arrives to the Google Play Store a few days ago! And, of course, that’s the good news.
Posted inTech News, Telecoms
Globe reveals mySUPERPLAN with Samsung Galaxy Note 3
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is finally available as a bundled device for Globe’s mySUPERPLAN, with various monthly payment options offering the device for either a monthly cash-out or free.
Posted inApps/Games/Softwares, Spotlight
App Spotlight: SwiftKey Keyboard for Android
One of the reasons why I absolutely love Android is because of the crazy amounts of customization you can do, even if you aren’t rooted. You don’t want the launcher? Change it. You feel you want more on your Contacts? There’s an app for that, too.
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MyPhone Agua RAIN 3G is a budget Android phone with anti-theft technology
MyPhone has recently added a new smartphone to its portfolio of affordable Android devices. Priced at only Php2,988, the MyPhone Agua RAIN 3G is one of the company’s cheap yet exciting devices.
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Asus Memo Pad HD 7 now available in the Philippines, starts at Php6,995
While it certainly took its time since first getting unveiled back in June, the Asus Memo Pad HD 7 is finally available in the Philippines, with prices starting at only Php6,995.
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Torque Droidz Blast X Features, Specs, Price, Availability
Torque recently unveiled an affordable smartphone thru Facebook. Known as the Torque Droid Blast X, this smartphone is now available nationwide and can be had for only Php3,299.
Posted inSmartphones, Tech Rumors
4G LTE-enabled MediaTek MTK6290 primed for release
Sales of smartphones with built-in 4G LTE connectivity are on the rise lately. To keep up with this trend, MediaTek is rumored to launch its quad-core MTK6290 chip with an integrated 4G modem sometime this year.
Posted inHands-on, Windows Phone
Nokia Lumia 1020 Philippines Press Event! Hands-on Preview!
Nokia have officially brought the Nokia 1020 to the Philippines and they held a press conference yesterday at the Ayala Museum. Now, If you’ve read my Windows Phone 8 review and my Nokia 620 review, you’d know that my reception of the platform is lukewarm at best, though I gave high praises to the hardware. […]
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The LG G2 is Now in the Philippines, Can be Yours for as Low as Php27,490
In case you missed it, LG Mobile Philippines recently launched their newest flagship, the LG G2. The LG G2 is an impressive combination of uncompromising power and intuitive design, resulting in a user experience that I’ve found to be one of the best I’ve seen on any of the recent flagships.
Posted inSmartphones, Videos
iPhone speed test video from first-gen to 5S
Every time a new iPhone is released, we often hear how better it is in terms of software features, design, and—most important of all—performance. But just how fast are the newer iPhones from the previous generations? Check out this iPhone speed test video to find out.
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Sharp Mebius Pad revealed: Windows 8, 10.1-inch display, Intel Bay Trail chip, water resistant
The time has come for a Windows 8 tablet to finally outmatch the pixel-rich Retina display of the iPad. First unveiled at the CEATEC show in Japan, the new Sharp Mebius Pad touts a 10.1-inch IGZO panel, whose 2560-by-1600 resolution translates to a pixel density of 299ppi.
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Grab a free Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with Smart’s All-In 2500, Unli 2000 data plans
Smart subscribers with a craving for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can now get the phablet for free through the carrier’s All-In or Unlimited postpaid data plans.